India

Jul 23 2025

India Extends Airspace Ban on Pakistani Aircraft Till August 24 Amid Ongoing Tensions

India has prolonged the ban on Pakistani aircraft using its airspace until August 24, 2025, in response to the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people on April 22. The restriction, initially imposed on April 30, applies to all Pakistani-owned, operated, or leased flights, including military aircraft. Minister of ...

Jul 23 2025

Rekha Gupta leads flood response as Delhi sees heavy downpour

  Delhi has been battered by intense rains, prompting Chief Minister Rekha Gupta to take the lead. Amidst strong winds and water -filled roads, he himself inspected sensitive areas such as Majnu Ka Tilla, Minto Road and ITO intersection. Their commitment was clear: "Negligence will not be tolerated," he warned ...

Jul 22 2025

Delhi Police Arrest Wanted Criminal Khemchand After Gunfight in Ghazipur

Delhi Police apprehended a notorious criminal after a brief shootout in the Ghazipur area of east Delhi, officials reported on Tuesday, July 22, 2025. The accused, Khemchand (35), a resident of Seelampur in northeast Delhi, had been on the run and was wanted in more than a dozen criminal cases. Acting on specific intel...

Jul 22 2025

NASA-ISRO's NISAR Earth Observation Satellite to Launch on July 30 from Sriharikota

The NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR), the first collaborative satellite developed by the U.S. and Indian space agencies, is scheduled for launch on July 30 at 5:40 p.m. IST. The satellite will be lifted into space aboard the GSLV-F16 rocket from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. It will be placed...

Jul 22 2025

Public Hearing in Bihar Demands Cancellation of SIR Amid Voter Disenfranchisement Concerns

On Monday, July 21, 2025, several people's organisations and movements in Bihar held a day-long public hearing in Patna to address growing concerns over the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in the state. Held at the Bihar Industries Association (BIA), the Jan Sunwai was jointly organised by g...

Jul 22 2025

DGCA Issues 9 Show-Cause Notices to Air India Amid Decline in Overall Airline Penalties

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has issued nine show-cause notices to Air India over five safety-related violations in the past six months, the government informed Parliament on Monday, July 21, 2025. Minister of State for Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol shared this information in the Rajya Sabha in res...

Jul 22 2025

Heavy Rains Lash Delhi, Cause Waterlogging and Traffic Delays; IMD Predicts More Showers

Delhi experienced a heavy spell of rain on Tuesday morning, bringing much-needed relief from the heat but causing waterlogging and traffic disruptions across various parts of south and southwest Delhi. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted continued rainfall throughout the day with a “generally ...

Jul 22 2025

Vice President Dhankhar Resigns Citing Health Reasons, Sparks Political Speculation

The sudden resignation of Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Monday evening has stirred political circles nationwide, catching both the BJP and the Opposition off guard. Dhankhar, aged 74, stepped down citing health reasons and handed over his resignation to President Droupadi Murmu with immediate effect. He had assume...

Jul 22 2025

Supreme Court to Review President’s Questions on Governor Powers, Article 142 Scope

On Tuesday, July 22, 2025, a Constitution Bench led by Chief Justice of India (CJI) B.R. Gavai noted that the constitutional questions raised by President Droupadi Murmu regarding whether timelines can be imposed on the President and Governors when reviewing State legislation are of national significance. The five-judg...

Jul 21 2025

“Fight Political Battle Outside Supreme Court”: SC’s Stern Message on Plea Against Mamata Banerjee

In a firm tone that avoided legal overreach, the Supreme Court on Friday made it clear that litigants cannot turn the judiciary into a political battleground. While hearing a petition filed against West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over her alleged comments that questioned national integrity, the court refused...